South Milford Historic District

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South Milford Historic District
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LocationRoughly bounded by Mispillion River, Maple Ave., Church and Washington Sts., Milford, Delaware
Coordinates 38°54′37″N75°25′42″W / 38.91028°N 75.42833°W / 38.91028; -75.42833 Coordinates: 38°54′37″N75°25′42″W / 38.91028°N 75.42833°W / 38.91028; -75.42833
Area28 acres (11 ha)
Architectural styleQueen Anne, Gothic Revival
MPS Milford MRA
NRHP reference No. 83001358 [1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 7, 1983

South Milford Historic District, or Victorian South Milford Historic District, is a national historic district located at Milford, Sussex County, Delaware. The district includes 68 contributing buildings. The northernmost part of the district includes part of Milford's central business district. It primarily consists of frame dwellings located on large town lots and a small number of brick commercial structures. They are in a variety of popular styles including Queen Anne and Gothic Revival. Notable buildings include the Windsor Block (1872), Milford Trust Company building, old Post Office building (1910), Adkins House (c. 1860), Causey Mansion (1763), Garrison House, and Causey House (C. 1900). [2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Steven G. Del Sordo (September 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Milford Multiple Resource Area". and Accompanying two photos